Educational Licensing

Our commitment to serving the academic community means making sure you can access PSIM at a rate that makes sense for you. PSIM has re-designed its educational licensing options to add more modules and include more users for a significantly lower cost.

At Powersim, we offer substantial discounts to help educators, researchers and students push the boundaries of what’s possible in this field. To get started using PSIM in your classroom or research group, explore the licensing table below.

Comparison table of PSIM Demo, Student, and Professional versions

Features

Demo**

Student*

Professional

Cost

Free

$

$$

Circuit Size Limit

34 Elements

60 elements

No Limit

PSIM Student*

✔**

✔***

✘

PSIM Pro Package

✔**

✘

✔

SimCoder Package

✘

✘

✔✔

PE-Expert4

✘

✘

✔✔

PsimBook Exercise

✘

✔✔

✔✔

PIL (Processor-in-Loop) Module

✘

✘

✔✔

SPICE Module

✘

✘

✔✔

SPICE Pro Module

✘

✘

✔✔

MagCoupler Module

✘

✘

✔✔

MagCoupler-RT Module

✘

✘

✔✔

ModCoupler-VHDL and -Verilog Modules

✘

✘

✔✔

C block (built-in C interpreter)

✘

✘

✔

PWM IC models

✘

✘

✔

Saturable core element

✘

✘

✔

Advanced DLL blocks (embedded Software block and general DLL block)

✘

✘

✔

✔ Feature is available with restrictions to the demo versions ✔✔ Feature is available as add-on option at additional cost✘ Feature is not available

* PSIM Student version has only the following optional Modules available: Motor Drive, Digital Control, Renewable Energy, and PsimBook Exercise
** In addition to the 34-element limit, the demo version also imposes limits and restrictions on individual elements and functionality, including simulation function. The demo has restricted access to only the Motor, Digital, SimCoupler, Thermal, and Renewable Energy Modules
*** Except non-linear machine models

SmartCtrl is a separate software independent of PSIM. A limited version of SmartCtrl comes with the PSIM demo version installation. SmartCtrl can be purchased separately or in conjunction with PSIM.

ACADEMIC LICENSING OPTIONS

The following PSIM license options are offered for Universities, Professors, or Students:

Student or Professional version (permanent licenses for purchase). A new PSIM Pro license includes includes first year of the optional maintenance package

Stand-alone or Network licenses

Free Teaching licenses of the PSIM Student version; for instructor teaching use only and not for individual student request.

Academic Classroom Licenses (Annual lease):

restricted to use by students and teachers in connection with on-campus classroom teaching only. The use of Academic Classroom Licenses for research or any other purpose is prohibited.

The Lease includes the maintenance package, including free software updates, upgrades, and ongoing access to technical support. The Student and Standard versions are not available as a lease, and do not have the maintenance option.

Classroom licenses are of the PSIM Education Pro Package only. Other options available on a case by case basis.

Note: All licensing is softkey only (electronic download). Individuals students may purchase a permanent license of the PSIM Student version following our confirmation of their student status.

Please note that the Student version or lease option may not be available in your region. Please check your local distributor for the availability.

The Demo Version is free and unlimited in time. It has the full functionality, with the exception that the subcircuit and library editing functions are disabled. The total element size is limited to 34. In addition, there are further limits on individual elements and simulation function. The Demo Version is unrestricted and can be freely copied and distributed.